Build a 1/48 scale plastic model of the British Matilda Mk.III/IV, a heavily armored infantry tank known for its service in North Africa during WWII. This unassembled kit gives armor modelers a focused project centered on the “Queen of the Desert.”
Kit Details
- Type: Plastic assembly model kit
- Scale: 1/48
- Subject: British Matilda Mk.III/IV, kit number 32572
- Historical setting: North Africa during WWII, including the 1941 Operation Battleaxe period
- Contents: One unassembled model kit; exact parts count is not specified in the available product information
- Important: The kit requires assembly. Glue, paints, and tools are not confirmed as included.
About the Matilda
Developed as a heavily armored infantry tank, the Matilda became one of the British Army’s main tanks in North Africa. It was credited with sweeping aside opposing Italian tanks and earned the respectful German nickname “Queen of the Desert.” During Operation Battleaxe to relieve Tobruk in June 1941, German forces relied on 88mm anti-aircraft guns in the anti-tank role as an effective counter.
Manufacturer Information
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